Defence confirms Australian Army soldier killed, five injured in Northern Territory training incident

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06 October 2026

Soldiers from the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in convoy at Mount Bundey Training Area during Exercise Predators Run 2025. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis

An Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured in Northern Territory training incident, according to a statement from Defence this morning.

“Defence can confirm an Australian Army soldier has died during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey Training Area on 5 October 2026. Five other Australian Army soldiers were injured,” according to the public statement released on October 6.

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“Next of kin has been notified.

“We request that the privacy of Defence members and families is respected at this time.”

Defence is expected to provide further updates when possible.

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Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at

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